You've mastered the role of an IQA and you are now looking at taking your experitise to the next level by becoming a qualified External Quality Assurer (EQA).
Becoming a qualified external quality assurer (EQA) will help you stand out as an IQA by truly understanding what is involved in the EQA process and what to expect when it comes to preparing for EQA visits. 9 out 10 learners have found getting any IQA position so much easier when applying for jobs because employers view EQA's as the perfect candidate that can help add value and expertise to the training department.
Becoming a qualified external quality assurer (EQA) will open up many doors to work at prestigious awarding bodies such as City and Guilds, Pearson, NOCN and many more in additonal to your role as an IQA or simply to transition across to a full time External Quality Assurer (EQA) role.
There are a couple EQA courses to get you started so we will break them down further for you. The two main courses you need are the Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance and the Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
Why choose the Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance?
The Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance is the most basic externally quality assuring course which is the first qualification all external quality assurers need to practice.
The Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance is assessed via one unit which is a theory-based unit learning the principles and practices of external quality assurance. This course is the minimum required by Awarding Bodies to start work as an External Quality Assurer. Once you have succesfully completed this course, you will be able to start applying for vacancies at an Awarding Body.
You cannot complete other EQA courses withouth this qualifcation nor can you work as an EQA without this qualification so this is the perfect choice for those wanting to work as an External Quality Assurer (EQA).
Why choose the Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice?
The Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is an EQA course which purpose is for carrying out quality assurance at a training centre. This may be for various courses or apprenticeships or to determine whether training centres are meeting the qualification requirements.
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice requires you to complete the theory unit in the Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance and then requires you to complete a unit quality assuring 2 training centres ensuring they meet the required standards. The Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice does qualify you as an external quality assurer and takes approximately one to two weeks to complete.
We have probably confused you but the right qualification will depend on your career goals, access to a suitable placement, time and cost.
Typically speaking if you want to work for an Awarding Body and are not qualified then the Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance is perfect. .
If you already work for an Awarding Body and need to upskill to the full award then the Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is what you need.
If this sounds like something that might interest you then take action and apply today! Take a free course to start your new career as an EQA.
